Private Events Coordinator/Manager

Beer Baron Restaurants is looking for an Events Coordinator to help manage and build upon our already lively Private Events program at several properties in the East Bay.

This will be a salary/commission position with the potential to be very lucrative for the motivated individual.

Much of the work can be done remotely, however there will be required on-site meetings and event coordination.

An Event Coordinator, or Event Specialist, is responsible for overseeing particular tasks throughout the event planning process. Their duties include meeting with vendors at the venue location to help with set-up, running errands for supplies and decorations and working with staff to ensure the completion of a successful event.

The duties and responsibilities of an Event Coordinator center on planning and managing events of varying sizes and purposes. Coordinators have to understand what it takes to make sure the logistics work out, keep everything within the allocated budget and ensure that the event itself is carried out smoothly. Here are the most essential duties and responsibilities:

• Establishing and maintaining relationships with vendors and venues
• Planning event details and aspects, including seating, dining and guests
• Creating reliable financial reports and collecting payments on time
• Remaining under budget with all costs
• Managing events and addressing potential problems that may arise
• Planning for potential scenarios that could impact the integrity of the event
• Maintaining a working knowledge of the complex needs of a wide variety of events

You must be able to think outside the box and pivot to guarantee the success of all events regardless of the challenges/circumstances

You must be well versed in restaurant operations and food and beverage preparation.

You must be tech savvy and highly organized. Consummate guest relations is of the upmost importance.